Foreign Minister meets Ukrainian counterpart in Cyprus

Nicosia, Jan. 7 (BNA): Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met in Nicosia with Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, on the sidelines of his participation in the official ceremonies marking the Republic of Cyprus’s assumption of the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the current term.

The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and means to further develop cooperation in areas of shared interest. The two sides also addressed regional and European developments, including the situation in Ukraine, and the efforts underway to end the war and reach a political settlement through dialogue and diplomacy, in a manner that supports international peace, security, and stability.

The meeting was attended by Khaled Yousef Al Jalahma, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Republic of Cyprus, resident in Tel Aviv; Shaikha Al Anood bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Acting Head of the European Affairs Sector; and members of the accompanying delegation.